Logistics & Customs Specialist

Job Title: Logistics & Customs Specialist

Location: Houston Texas (On-site)

Company: Yinlun TDI LLC

About Yinlun TDI LLC

Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive commercial truck and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co. Ltd. Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States.

Headquartered in Houston TX Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California Michigan and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers hybrid electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving sectors.

Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive commercial truck bus and industrial markets.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on international Logistics & Customs Specialist to join our Houston-based team. This role is responsible for supporting international logistics operations customs coordination import/export documentation and trade compliance activities for shipments between the U.S. Mexico China and global suppliers/customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing or industrial environments and be comfortable coordinating with customs brokers freight forwarders warehouses suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and compliant international transportation operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage international inbound and outbound shipments via ocean air truck and parcel transportation

Coordinate with customs brokers freight forwarders carriers and warehouses to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery

Prepare and review shipping and customs documentation including commercial invoices packing lists bills of lading certificates of origin and related import/export documents

Support compliance with U.S. import/export regulations including CBP EAR OFAC and USMCA requirements

Assist with HTS classification country of origin verification and trade documentation accuracy

Track shipments and proactively resolve transportation delays customs holds freight discrepancies or delivery issues

Support freight cost control shipment visibility and logistics process improvements

Collaborate with procurement warehouse production sales and finance teams to support material flow and on-time deliveries

Maintain accurate shipment and customs records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

Work with global teams to support logistics coordination SOP documentation and continuous improvement initiatives

Monitor transportation and trade-related updates including tariffs customs procedures and logistics impacts affecting business operations

Education

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics International Business Business Administration or related field preferred

Professional Experience

35 years of experience in international logistics customs coordination freight forwarding trade compliance or supply chain operations

Experience supporting manufacturing automotive industrial or global supply chain operations preferred

Experience working with customs brokers freight forwarders and transportation providers

Skills

Working knowledge of U.S. import/export processes and international shipping documentation

Familiarity with HTS classification Incoterms and USMCA documentation requirements

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously

Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and Outlook

Experience with ERP systems freight management systems or customs platforms is a plus

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Mexico

Experience in automotive or heavy industrial manufacturing environments

Knowledge of ACE portal AES filing processes or customs documentation systems

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package (medical dental vision life insurance)

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation sick time holidays and floating holidays

Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced global environment